WorksheetsEnglish June Bootcamp - Grammar MCQ
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 44mins
If I (a) you, I would have stopped them from making a nuisance of themselves.
am
was
were
have been
He reported for work yesterday, (a) he?
did
had
didn't
hadn't
Late last night, I heard someone (a) outside my apartment.
scream
screamed
has been screaming
was screaming
We did not have (a) to do as the bulk of the work had already been completed.
any
little
most
much
"Do feel free to approach me for help (a) you have any queries," the salesman told his customers kindly.
shall
ought
would
should
The bow and arrow (a) used as a weapon for hunting during the prehistoric times.
is
are
was
were
The popular television presenter is known (a) his witty jokes.
in
iby
for
about
"Balaji placed the clothes in the washing machine, (a) ?" his mother asked.
won't he
didn't he
hasn't he
wouldn't he
Could Rekha (a) the meal?
cook
cooked
had cooked
have cooked
He knows them both (a) sight, but he does not know their names.
in
at
by
on
Sue's writing style is similar (a) that of most other girls her age.
in
to
with
about
After making an online payment, you can expect to receive the product (a) 10 working days.
into
within
during
between
Neither John nor the twins (a) up for the Math Olympian classes which will begin next week.
is signing
has signed
have signed
were signing
All the luggage (a) loaded in the van. Let's go now!
is being
are being
has been
have been
__________ a scratch on the rim of the wheel, the car was otherwise undamaged.
Apart
Including
Other than
Even though
The pupil found a wallet which contained only cash so he had no idea (a) it was.
who
who's
whom
whose
__________ has been written about the causes of poverty in the world. Ron has to organise the wealth of information he has downloaded from the internet
Few
Little
Many
Much
"Don't hesitate to approach me (a) you need any clarification," the tour guide said with a smile.
will
shall
would
should
Emma said that she (a) cycling to school for many years before she started taking public transport.
is
has been
had been
have been
Karen is a dear friend of (a) , Mr and Mrs Chen announced to their guests.
us
our
ours
ourselves
Beth has recovered faster than her brother from the illness, (a) she?
didn't
hasn't
hadn't
haven't
Julia and her cousins went to the cinema yesterday. They (a) ten minutes before the start of the movie.
arrive
arrived
had arrived
were arriving
When Joan accepted an overseas assignment, (a) did she know that she would be away for many years.
little
rarely
hardly
scarcely
The school organised a talk (a) response to a rise in the number of bullying cases.
in
to
of
for
The rivalry (a) the three siblings was intense as each was vying for a place in the national team.
with
from
among
between
A number of my friends (a) at the concert last month.
John
Sarah
Mike
Emily
You (a) show your pass or you will not be allowed into the office.
can
may
must
could
Peter, together with his siblings, (a) watching the movie next week.
is
are
was
were
Derek (a) a game of soccer when he slipped and injured his ankle.
played
has played
had played
was playing
The teacher made the student (a) his overdue homework before allowing him to enter the classroom.
complete
completes
completed
completing
The young boy (a) parents have died in the accident is inconsolable
who
which
whom
whose
If I had won the lottery, I (a) you a car.
bought
would buy
would have bought
would have been buying
38. "Uncle Dan dropped by this morning to pick up his notes for the meeting, (a) he ?" asked mother.
notes
meeting
morning
pick up
Based on the team's poor performance yesterday, there is (a) hope of them advancing to the next round of the basketball competition.
any
few
little
much
As the form teacher, she is expected to see (a) the welfare of the students in the class.
to
for
after
over
Mrs Omar decided to forgive her son (a) he seemed remorseful.
if
but
since
although
The fisherman saw water seeping in and felt the boat (a) slowly.
sink
sank
sunk
was sinking
We should always dispose (a) rubbish in the bins provided in the park and not leave litter behind.
of
off
aside
away
Mei Ling always wakes up early, (a) ?
isn't she
won't she
hasn't she
doesn't she
Father suggested (a) early for the airport in case of traffic jams.
leaving
to leave
should leave
should be leaving
If I were a millionaire, I (a) this grand mansion for my parents," Jo thought dreamily to herself.
will buy
would buy
will be buying
would have bought
The old man sauntered in the park and trotting behind him (a) his five huge dogs on leashes.
is
are
was
were
Following a complaint, the police warned the residents (a) buying anything from the door-to-door salesman.
of
for
from
against
"I don't think there's enough rice for everyone as there is (a) left in the pot," said Mother.
any
little
none
much
Sally, together with her friends, (a) voluntary work at the children's home every weekend.
do
does
have done
will be done
This set of furniture (a) on display at the previous trade fair held at Changi Convention Hall.
is
are
was
were
Hakim was able to sell his goods at a cheaper rate as he bought them (a) bulk.
at
in
by
on
56. Either Mathew or his sisters (a) staying home to help Mother prepare dinner later.
is
are
was
were
Jill did not attend her friend's birthday party (a) she was invited.
since
because
although
however
Sonia (a) in violin competitions these few months and she will continue to do so.
competes
will compete
has competed
has been competing
60. If I had learnt English well, I (a) a better job prospect.
would have
could have
should have
might have
Neither of the boys (a) playing basketball later this afternoon.
is
are
was
were
No sooner had I closed the front door (a) the doorbell rang again.
did
than
then
when
Let your mother and (a) decide where to go during the holidays.
I
me
my
mine
64. (a) heir will be chosen to inherit (b) old lady's fortune.
A ... an
A ... the
An ... a
An ... the
The shock of hearing the bad news made him (a) pale.
turn
turn
turned
to turn
All the bags, except the old brown one, (a) found in the store room yesterday.
is
are
was
were
Marilyn is one of the prefects who (a) the pledge every morning.
recite
recites
reciting
had recited
68. It's been a long time since we had a class outing, (a) it?
is
has
isn't
hasn't
The house (a) door is painted yellow belongs to Mr Lim.
that
which
whom
whose
When you face a problem, you can always confide (a) a trusted adult who can give you good advice.
in
to
on
with
There's little we can do about the problem, (a) ?
can we
can't we
is there
isn't there
Whether the girls win the contest or not (a) on the number of votes they each receive.
depend
depends
depended
depending
__________ he was breathless, Jacob continued running the race.
Even if
Despite
Although
No matter how
The renovation of the shopping mall can take (a) from six months to two years.
Six months
One year
Two years
Three months
I have never seen him (a) so strangely before!
acts
acted
acting
had acted
Having never (a) in a hot-air balloon before, Aishah hopes to accomplish that by the end of the year.
fly
flew
flies
flown
80. (a) Ali (b) Bala have passed their examinations with flying colours.
Not ... or
Both ... and
Either ... or
Neither ... nor
The boy's mother was injured and needed his care, so the teacher excused (a) from class.
us
her
him
them
My cousin would like to join Jane and (a) for the hiking trip.
I
me
us
them
There are (a) participants in the camp this year as compared to last year.
10
15
20
25
Singapore's public transport system, which comprises of buses and trains, (a) millions of Singaporeans around the island with ease.
transport
transports
transported
transporting
The manager assured the customer that he (a) look into the matter.
Investigate
Will
Shall
Check
John was excited when he saw his dog (a) after recovering from a serious injury.
move
moves
moved
had moved
The project was delayed because only (a) of the project members had brought their notes.
little
many
none
some
She (a) her homework the whole afternoon and still has not completed it.
does
did
has been doing
had been doing
She was caught (a) the middle of an argument between her two classmates.
at
in
into
by
Sam mentioned (a) his friends with the project but he went back on his word.
help
helping
would help
would be helping
Could Sally (a) my book by mistake?
took
takes
had taken
have taken
My grandmother hardly ever leaves her house, (a) ?
will she
does she
won't she
doesn't she
Neither Tom nor the twins (a) well enough to perform at the concert.
sing
sung
sings
singing
Our competitors beat my teammates and (a) during yesterday's tournament
I
me
mine
myself
If I (a) not (b) so careless in the Science test, I would have passed with flying colours.
am ... being
was ... being
had ... been
have ... been
John, along with his teammates, (a) hard for the upcoming inter-school competition now.
train
trained
is training
will be training
I have no experience with drama auditions so I am (a) a disadvantage when it comes to getting a role in the play.
at
in
with
against
The exchange student spoke (a) English and that made it almost impossible for me to communicate with her.
few
any
little
some
The climate in the South is hot and dry (a) the North is mild and cool.
while
since
though
despite
